Classroom Teacher

Lafayette County School District Lafayette Elementary School - Oxford, Mississippi. Open in Google Maps.

Lafayette County School District Lafayette Elementary School - Oxford, Mississippi. Open in Google Maps.

This job is also posted in Lafayette County School District.

Job : 5534060

Final date to receive applications: Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: LES Teacher

Location: Lafayette County School District

Reports to: Building Principal

Description: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing quality work that engages students in learning.
• Writing, speaking, and presenting the information.
• Knowing how to teach the subject(s) to students.
• Implementing the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards that reflect the foundational expectations of what ALL students should know and be able to do in each grade.
• Recognizing and responding appropriately to individual differences in students.
• Differentiating instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels.
• Planning lessons in a logical sequence.
• Collaborating with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students.
• Using various assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance.
• Utilizing technology and devices as a tool in the teaching and learning process.
• Using results of ongoing assessments to improve instruction
• Providing an environment that is safe, orderly, hazard‑free, and conducive to learning.
• Consistently implementing approved disciplinary actions to allow for effective instruction and classroom management.
• Relating to parents and other community members in a positive and helpful manner.
• Participating in school and district professional development to support school improvement and student learning.
• Attending regular and called faculty meetings
• Enforcing rules and regulations as stated in the teacher and student handbook.
• Adhering to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work regularly and punctually.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications and

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University
• Minimum Class “A” Mississippi Teaching Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education
• All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.

Preferred

Skills:

• Works effectively in groups and becomes a team player.
• Deals with conflict effectively.
• Engages and motivates students to do their best.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of their content area(s).
• Communicates with staff, students, parents and community effectively.
• Takes the initiative to be a continuous learner.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Glenn Kitchens , Principal
• Lafayette Elementary School
• Phone:
• Email: glenn.kitchens